Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
-
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Kracher penstemon
Tulpenbaum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
tulipier
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
petarda penstemon
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Tulipa arbore
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Tulip Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.